ill lllll': v1.1 Founded in 1800.] .4 n Entertaining and I nstructive Home“ Journal. ESpeeially Devoted to Local News and Interests. [$1.00 a Year VOL. XCVIII.—-No 12 PRICE TWO CENTS ' NORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. MARCH 25.1898—12 PAGES. FAST 9M BAR. Big Coal Barge Stranded Near Stratford Shoals Lighthouse. The Ena L. Soules of Portland Fast Aground. On a bar half a mile westward of the Stratiord Shoals lighthouse, the big barge Eur. L. Soules is fast aground. The craft is coal laden and is bound for Providence. She was in tow of the big tug Ire King and went ashore in the fog of Wednesday night. Yesterday the tug moved the stranded boat a little, but failed to get her into deep water. When“ the wind 'struck into the east yesterday there was considerable sea and it was feared the craft with its valuable cargo would be wrecked. The stranded craft is a very large (boat. She was formerly a modern coast-wise steamer, but had been razed and made over for a merchandise car' rier. The boat belongs in Portland, Me. . ‘ Vv For Better Roads. The committee on state road im- provement will meet at the county court house in Bridgeport at noon next Tuesday. This committee consists of one senator and eight representatives, appointed. at the last session of the general assembly to investigate the subject of-state road improvements,and to recommend to the next general as- sembly such plan as they may deem advisable for a general system of road improvement and providing means for the payment therefor. It is, of course, very desirable that the committee have all the information obtainable regard- ing the financial problem involvedwith the expenditure, etc., of state funds; the amount which can, with safety and profit to the state, be annually ex- pended; the means to be provided for raising the same, etc. To this end an invitation is earnestly extended to you to meet with them at the time and place above stated. Penny Provident Fund. The Central club will open a station (if the Penny Provident “Fund, Satur- day morning from 10 to 12 o’clock at the Woman’s Exchange 57 West ave nue. Mrs. Washington Choate of Greenwich, visited all the schools in town to-day and has made addresses explaining the object of the work and the benefit derived from it. to the young people. ‘ V BEST OF ALL To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the Springtime comes, use the true and per fect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the Cali- fornia Fig Sprup Co. only, and for sale by all druggists, at 50 cents per bot-lte ‘ V A; Hello! Hello! The local branch of the Southern New England Telephone company has put in seven new “Phones” in town this month and has orders for as many more. ' ‘ «rem. Decision Reserved. The case of James Ladrigan of N or- walk, vs. the Consolidated road, was finished in the superior court, civil side, yesterday and decision reserved. v‘ 7" A V Hotel Preston. The Hotel Preston remains closed under a force of circumstances that are not fully under the control of the pro- prietor, unless it be understood that he has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. It is believed that all creditors will receive the amount of their claims in full, and that the place will be opened to the public early next week. 4 A“ ‘7' V Danbury Fair Officers. The board of directors of the Dan- bury Agricultural society has re-elect- ed the old board of officers as follows: President, Samuel H. Rundle; secre- tary, G. Mortimer Rundle; treasurer, John W. Bacon. ' ~ —-—-‘—--r—-—-<o-o>—— . » Filed a Demurrer. Attorney Joseph A. Gray has filed a demurrer to the complaint of the Griev- ance committee of the bar, alleging un- professional conduct on his part. ‘ Rickus Fahey has left the employ of Raymord Bros. and accepted a situa- -' in with. B. Harris the coal dealer. A COSTLY DOG BITE. Frank McCormaek Gets Judgment Against Mr. Martin for $l50. Judge R. J. Walsh and a jury heard the testimony in the case of Frank Mc‘ Cormack against William M. Martin yesterday. The plaintiff wanted $1,000 damages for the loss of a portion of the coverings of his nether limbs and the flesh located directly beneath. ' The jury thought that $150 and costs would be quite sufficient to recompense Mr. McCormaek for the destruction of his trousers and the loss of a portion of his calf. McCormaek is a grocer’s clerk. While delivering goods at Mrs. Mat- thews’ house a big Newfoundland dog took a bite of Mr. McCormack’s leg. Action was brought at once with the result mentioned above. A ‘-‘ ‘vr Trumbull Burglar Caught. J ohn Weathers was arrested in Bridgeport yesterday for committing a burglary at the residence of Dr. Seth Hill in Stepney last Tuesday night. Wednesday Dr. Hill reported to Supt. Birmingham that some time during the previous night some one had broken open the rear kitchen door of his house and entered and stole some $40 in money. Nothing else was missed. Weathers confessed to doing the job. He stated that he was in Bridgeport at 7:30 the night of the robbery, and that he went out to Stepney shortly afterwards and arrived in the c1ty again at 4:30 a. m. He denied being implicated in any other thefts or hold- ups which have been frequent in that section lately, but the police are rather averse to believing the fact, being of the opinion that in this man they have got one of those who have been ter- rorizing that part of the country. “ v‘ r’ A Successful Fair. The recent fair held by the East Norwalk school was a grand success. The accounts show that the total re- ceipts amounted to $396.92. The ex- penses incurred were $82.29, leavinga net gain of $314.63. It is expected that this will pay in full foragood piano and leave a small margin to be ex- pended for books. the committee of ladies who took charge of the supper tables deserve hearty thanks for their successful efforts to make that part of the fair so attractive. The many whoi contributed both money and suppliesE and those who helped in other ways toward the success of the event also deserve many thanks. ———4-.o>——<r—-——— Missing Saloonkeeper. Patrick Driscoll, aged 35, who con- ' ducted a saloon in New Britain, is caus- ing his wife and friends some anxiety : over his sudden and unexplained ab~ sence. ‘- Driscoll locked up his saloon Monday 3 and left town. It is believed he had about $400 at the time, as he realized on everything available. Nothing has ‘ been heard from him since Monday, and the police have been asked to in- vestigate. 4 A-‘ ‘VV 7 Mission Services. The attendance at the mission ser- vices at St.Joseph’s church is large. As early as five o’clock numbers of women « can be seen wending their way to the church to listen to the Words of the Paulist Fathers.Next week the services will be for men only, whereas this week they have been for women only. It re- mains to be seen whether the men wil1 prove to be as faithful to the church as have the women. Followed His Master. Grover Cleveland died at his former home on Harbor avenue yesterday. “Grover” was a canine belonging to the late John R. Fahey, and was found dead in the room from which the re- mains of his master had been taken for sepulchre the same day. AA¥ Orients on Deck. Col. Hod Saunders has taken orders for 80 Orient bicycles to be dehvered by April 1. It is doubtful if another bicycle dealer in the state can equal this enormous business. Col. Hod be— lieves inprinter’s ink anduses it freely; hence his success. . III in Dayton. Edward Miller who left South Nor- walk some weeks ago, has been report- ed to the German Sick Benefit society as being ill at Dayton, Ohio, and as asking for the usual benefits allowed by the society. A ‘ ‘-v V Trial This Afternoon. The trial of John Owens, for enter-’ ing the store of J. Henry Hoyt, will be- gin before Judge Gregory at 3 o’clock this afternoon. ‘vv .7 ice DEALERS ELECT. Olficers Chosen at the Session in New Haven Yesterday. At the annual meeting of the Con- necticut Ice Dealers’ Association, held at the New Haven House yesterday, President E. H. Upson of Bridgeport presiding, the following officers were elected: President, E.H.Upson,Bridge- port; vice-president, George French, New Haven; secretary, W. R. Perry, New London; treasurer, George Char- ter, Hartford. Reports from members of the association from various parts of the state showed that the crop on the whole was lighter than usual, butthere _“ is no danger of a famine. After the business session the members took din- ner at the New Haven House. _ m. V v -7 AMUSEMENTS. The Isle of Champagne. "The Isle of Champagne” comes to Hoyt’s Theatre next Monday night with an entirely new production from stars to ballet, new scenery, new cost- tumes, new management and new life and fun, everything new excepting the opera itself. Richard Golden, a well known and deservedly popular star, and Katherine Germaine, whose re- markable success in "The Fencing Masuer” will be remembered,will shine in this "production. ‘ V ‘7 Av E. H. Sothern. Mr. E. H. Sothern and his company will be at the Hyperion theatre, New Haven, to-morrow evening and present his new original comedy by Anthony Hope, “The Adventures of Lady Ursu- la. ” To witness Mr. Sothern in a new play isalways a pleasure; his new play is said to be a. “refined, elegant com- edy,” and there is always an assurance in the name Anthony Hope and that there would be an environment of sumptuousness. Norwalk people should not miss this opportunity to hear Mr. Sothern. — ‘-_ v7 The Topics. - . In the Round Table Discussion at the Central club, next Monday even- ing, at eight olclock, the following topics will be treated: The present and future government of our town, Mr. John E. Light; Our need of good roads, Hon. E. O. Keeler; Our need of church unity, Dr. Gerald H. Beard; Our busi- ness needs, Mr. Frank A. Ferris; Our need of good roads, Mr. Samuel Rich- ards Weed, of Rowayton; Our need of public spirit, Dr. T. K. Noble. Dr. A. F. Beard will also speak if he is in town. W ——Everyhody Talks of the Klondike. \Vith the approach of Spring and the opening days of navigation and trans- portation in Alaska, the interest in the , wonderful gold mines of the Klondike is increasing. Those of our readers who contemplate the long journey, should put themselves into communica- tion promptly with The Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and Development‘Com- pany of Yukon. This Company, which has been organized by some of the most prominent financiers of New York. runs its line of steamers to Dawson City via St. Michaels. It actually owns some of the most valuable placer and quartz mines in the Klondike. The attention of our readers is called to a statement of the Company printed in this issue. __ .,..__<..q>—-—- Mrs.W. H. Smith, ofWest street, will visit.- VVashington, D. C. next week. Rev. L. H. Angier, who at one time occupied the pulpit. of the South N or- walk Congregational church, died at his home in Boston Tuesday. Rev. Angler was a close friend of the late Dudley P. Ely of South Nor-walk. Mrs. Charles E. Ferris of Bayview avenue is visiting her mother in Rock Creek, Ohio. The basket ball game at Music hall to-n ight promises to be of an exciting nature, both teams being pretty evenly matched. George N. Botsford of Boston, wasin town yesterday. Mrs. Frank L. Dodge is critically ill at the Norwalk hospital. A number of pale-faces will be taught this evening what it is to belong to a tribe of Indians. The scalpin g will be done by members of the Cockenoc tribe. f There are at present four patients in the Norwalk hospital. Three of them are women. The Ladies Auxiliary of Sherman Council R. A. will initiate candidates for membership next Thursday even,- Jng. ' The Weather. Fair to-night and Saturday, slowly l advent-o In the Games. rising temperature. 1‘SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. Give a Fine Entertainment for the Bene- fit of the Sunday School Fund. Mrs. James C. Crowe’s Sunday school class gave an entertainment at her residence last evening, for the benefit of the Sunday sChool furnishing fund. The programme was as follows: Piano Solo, Miss Harris, Chicago. Soprano Solo, Miss Flore rice Haviland. Bass Solo, John W'ehle. Piano Solo, Miss Harris. liale Quartet, 'M essrs. Ambler, Force, M orehouse and VVehle. ,7 There were also several negro songs by Miss Rachel Skinner. The hit of the evening, however, was the pretty little Dialogue entitled The. Red Chig- non the principals in which were: Miss Priscilla Precise principal of a genteel boarding school for young ladies. Miss May E. Smith Hetty Gray Eleanor G. Smith Fanny Rice Marion Harris Lizzie Bond Agnes Golden Hannah Jones Mrs. H. W. Bodwell Mrs. Lofty, a fashionable lady, ‘ May D. Smith This little piece was very cleverly acted and afforded much amusement. Cake and cream were served and a neat little sum was netted for the Sun- day school fund. —————-———‘0.0>———————— Arthur‘Day entertained a number of friends at his home on Betts place, East N orwalk, last night. The expira- tion of his term -of apprenticeship to the batting trade ended .this week and the guests were his fellow-batters. A jolly time was the result. Miss Amelia Whittaker of ,Maple avenue, has recovered from an attack of grip. , J. Stanley Raymond has returned from Northport, L. I., where he has been at work on Stanley H. Lowndes’ new house. E. C. Lawrence of Boston and W.W. Foskett of New Haven, were in town to-day. A meeting of the creditors of the Tuttle insolvent estate has been held but no action was taken in the prem- ises and the place is still kept open in the hope that something can be realized for the benefit of the creditors. A rehersal by the Germania Stenger- bund will be among other happenings on Washington street to-night. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heine of South Nor-walk will soon commence house- keeping in the Hart Denton house on Maple street. Charles Gehrmann is moving into his new house on Cove street, East Norwalk. Mrs. H. D. Perry of Riverside ave- nue is, visiting in New York. Rev. D. C. Nye lectured last evening to a large audience in the East avenue M. E. church on “The Old Canteen.” Manager Hoyt has secured the gifted Robert G. Ingersoll to lecture at his Stamford theatre on the evening of April 2-1. ' A delegation from the Stamford soci- ety of Stationary Engineers will pay a visit to the Norwalk lodge to-night. R. P. Gedney of Bridgeport, who has been visiting his brother, George H. Gedney of Lexington avenue has re- turned home. St. John’s Lodge, F. S: A. M. will confer the third degree to-night. Charles F. Tristram and Harvey M. Kent contemplate a trip to the Ber- mudas. ' R. L. Baker of South Nor-walk spent . yesterday in Hartford. H. P. Price’s residence on West ave- nue is receiving a coat of paint. S. C. Palmer entertained the Trinity Church club at his home on Elmwood avenue last night. M r._ and Mrs. E. Gusowski celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Wednesday last. The Temple degree will be conferred by Clinton Commandery, K. T. to- night. The Boston store’s Spring Opening takes place to-morrow and Monday. Go there for your Easter bonnet. You will also find all the latest 'styles in trimmed and uhtrimmed ham ' EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. mm. m. ———n Furniture collecting is a hobby which amounts to a passion with the majority of American women who can afford to indulge themselves. Just now consid- erable attention is devoted -to historic beds. Mrs. L. Z. Leiter is said to have in her Washington house a bed that both Queen Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey slept upon. It is of carved wood and devoid of drapery. It is arranged with- out springs, and has six rather thin mattresses made alternately of felt, wool, hair, cotton and dried seaweed. Beds of this kind were used in the six- teenth century. ' Mrs. Leiter keeps up the English custom of removing all the bed clothing during the day and the bed is orna- mented with a rich satin coverlid, handsomely embroidered. At night the clothes are aired and heated before an open fire. Mrs. William C. Whitney, when g0- ing to stop any length of time in any one of her houses, like Queen Victoria, has her favorite bed boxed up and sent on before her. It is in. the Colonial style, carved from Amerlcan oak. It was bought out of an old Virginian home where George \Vashington used to be a frequent visitor. The beautiful bed was frequently used by the great general, and Mrs. Whitney always keeps it hung with valances of white dimity, exactly like those that decorated it in Washington's day. The silk coverlet on it is one he slept under many times. Here in town Dr. J. Milton Coburn probably has the finest collection of ancient furniture and historic blue plates. His handsome residence on South Main street is crowded with ancient tables, desks, chairs etc. while the walls of the rooms are decorated with an endless variety of valuable blue plates. The doctor has arranged his collec- tion in an artistic manner, and is al; ways delighted to exhiblt his furniture and plates. Everything in his house smacks of Colonial times and he has aptly christened his house the‘ ‘Colonial Cottage.” ’ Mrs. Dudline Raymond is another lover of old furniture and blue plates, and in her handsome West avenue residence are many historic pieces of furniture and crockery. Another who has a love for ancient relics is Dr. A. N. Clark, of South Main street, and his collection is said to be next to that of Dr. Coburn. Mrs. William K. James is also said to be the possessor of many rare and valuable pieces of silver plate, furni— ture and crockery, but as her collection is only exhibited to personal friends it is not as well known as the collections of those previously mentioned. <I -0» Lost Her Hand But Saved Her Life. Mrs. Edward Myers, of Athens, N. Y., had been treated for months in the usual way for erysipelas, without bene- fit. Her hand had become a mass of putrified flesh, the blood so poisoned that hi2:- life was despair-ed'of. At this time Mrs. Myers sought the advice of Dr. David Kennedy, discoverer of Favorite Remedy. Dr. Kennedy found it impossible to save the hand, so he amputated the same, then gave her Favorite Remedy which drove the poisonous disease out of her system, thus saving her life. Had Favorite Remedy been used earlier in the development of erysi- pelas, Mrs. Myers would have saved her hand. The worst cases of eczema, salt rheum and scrofula, yield to Fa- vorite Remedy. ‘ A-‘ 7 Charles A. Allen it is stated has not resigned as night- switchman at Wilton Point. Mrs. James Coleburn has been visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blackman of Danbury. 'Mrs. Green of New .York, is visiting3 her father, Col. P. L. Cunningham of Washington street. The gas main on Railroad place, South Norwalk, is being placed in re.- pair. . Miss K. Germond Vosburgh of , Liv- ingstone place isvvisiting friends in Newark. Rev. F. A. 'Scofield will preach on “God’s old teen” next Sunday morning. Feminine Chat. Why is it that the largest moustaches are generally red or black ? ‘ V’Vomen buy calendars because they are ornamental, but they rarely change [the dates upon them. “Will I wear my new spring hat or my old fur coat ? ” has been the femic nine query during the last few days. Selfishness is a despicable quality, but it is largely cultivated by those. who get the most out of this life. .Thc shepherdess hat and the Ghana» pignon are the two leading forms in. millinery for spring and summer'wear. It is to be regretted that the youth-- ful athletic who boards has discovered that a course of rope jumping is fine indoor exercise. This is a sentiment quoted by one whose rooms are below one of these enthusiasts. Diamonds possess a pleasing fascina- tion for all classes of society, judging by the rag-a-mufiins one sees with their noses glued against-the glass ofjewelry store windows, “choosing” which par« ticular article appeals most to their in» dividual taste. Many a woman pretends to compare her watch with the jeweler-’s timepiece, when she in reality is only enjoying a reflected view of herself in the win~ dow. In a cook book we are told how to make the best of an old fowl. A more pertinent bit of information would be how to get the best of it, judg- ing by some boarding house struggles. ‘When any unusual occurence takes place in the street it seems as though people must drop down from the trees or spring up from the ground, judging by the rapidity with which a crowd gathers. The man always thinks the boy is having all the good times, and the boy regards manhood as that period of special delight, in comparison to which his own enjoyable existence is a dreary waste. ————<o.o>——————- DEATHS. BEERS.—In Bridgeport. March 24, Mary A., widow of John W. A. Beers, aged 67 years. BAXTER—In Danbury, March 19, Stebbins Baxter, aged 87 years. CURTIS—In Stratford, March 23. Clara Isabel, daughter of James Lang- don and the late Clarissa E. Curtis. CUFF——In Danbury, March 23, Nora, wife of Michael T. Cuff, aged 38 years. DALEY.—In Bridgeport, March 24, William, sonof. Owen and Norah Da- ley, aged 9 months. , ELZEA. In East Norwalk, March 22, Sylvester Elzea. EDVVARDS.——In Bridgeport, March 22, Mrs. Julia E. Edwards, widow of the late Almon B. Edwards. FANYOU—In Bridgeport, March .23, Mary A., widow of Dr. Joseph Fanyou, aged 53 years. GRIFFIN—In Danbury. March 21, Mrs. Michael Griffin, aged 31 years. HANLEY. In Danbury, March John Hanley. HINE—In Stratford, Coun.,l\‘larch 24, Susan A, widow of the late George Hine,n ed 72 years. HUBBELL.—In Bridgeport, March ' 20, Charles Hubbell, aged 81 years. 24. HAYW'ARD.~— In Bridgeport, March 19, Caroline B. Hayward, widow of the late Claudius R. Hayward, aged 83 years. HUBBELL—ln Bridgeport, March 20, Charles Hubbell, aged 81 years. JONES—In Norwalk, Mch. :31, I. Jones, aged 66 years. MAXFIELD—In Danbury, March :24, Nellie T. Sullivan, wife of Claude C Maxfield, aged 31 years. . MURPHY—In Bridgeport, March, 23, at 178 Railroad avenue, Michael Mun- phy- OVERT-ON—rrln Stamford, March 20, Buel D. Ovcrton, aged 67 years. RICHTMEvnR—In Danbury, March 23, Bessie M. Richtmeyer, aged 75 years. - SCAVO—In Danbury, March 24, J0- seph Scavo, aged 28 years. SEMAN—Jn Bridgeport, March 23, William R. Seman, son-in-law of Fred- erick and Pauline Vetters, aged 37 years. ’ STEVENS—1n Danbury. March" 22d, William Stevens, aged 78 years. SNIFFEN—~At Mill Plain, Danbury, March 20, Cnarles Treadwell, son of Samuel C. and the late Emily Tread- well Sniffcn. SARLES—At Great Hill, near Long Ridge, March 20, Sarah E. Sarles, aged 74 years. SAYERS—-In Danbury, March 20, Etta Sayers, aged 1-} years. Oscar TAYLOR—In Danbury, March 21, Chauncey 3., infant son of William C., and Bessie B. Taylor, aged 5 months. VREDENBURG—In Danbury, March 20, Julia Amelia, daughter of Edward and Emma Vredenburg. aged 3 years. WALLACE—In Bridgeport, March 22 Ann, wife of Bernard Wallace. ' WALSH—In Bridgeport, March 21, Julia, widow of the late Owen Walsh of Derby. Conn, aged 53 years.
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